Mayor's fundraising

Another important role of the Mayor, a one that the Mayor is always very enthusiastic about, is supporting a few local charities and good causes.

Each year the Mayor promotes their chosen charities and good causes and raises funds for them by hosting charity events throughout their year in office.

The Mayor for 2026-27, Councillor Robert Hutchinson is supporting Veterans in Crisis, Sunderland Headlight and Pawz for Thought. Each of the charities are close to the Mayor's heart and they all rely upon donations to help fund their services and allow them to continue to support residents and animals in the local community.

Upcoming events

Armed Forces Day Civic Reception and Flag Raising - Friday 26 June - City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland SR1 3AA - arrive 9.50am until 11am. 

Mayor's Charity meal evening - Thursday 23 July, from 7.15pm until 11pm - Signatures Italian Restaurant, 28 Wynyard Street, Silksworth, Sunderland, SR3 1HP.

Fly the Red Ensign for Merchant Navy Day - Thursday 3 September - City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland SR1 3AA - arrive 9.50am until 11am.

Mayor's Civic Sunday Service, Sunday 20 September, 10:15am until 1pm - St Mary's, 27 Bridge Street, Sunderland, SR1 1TQ.

Mayor's Civic Carol Service - Sunday 13 December - Sunderland Minster, High Street West, Sunderland - arrive at 5:50pm until 7:30pm.

Other dates to follow asap.

To make a donation to the Mayor's charities and good causes

By debit or credit card via Sunderland City Council's website.

The funds will be distributed between the chosen charities at the end of the Mayor's term in office.

Last year's Mayor Cllr Ehtesham Haque raised over £26,000.00 for Hopespring and Love, Amelia.